Philanthropic contributions enhance the quality of legal education at Rutgers School of Law–Newark. The generous donations we receive support financial aid, including scholarships and loan repayment assistance, faculty support for research and centers, the law library, and the clinical program, as well as public service, student organizations, and new initiatives.

As New Jersey’s premier public research university, Rutgers derives part of its revenue from state appropriations. However, since 1989 students have paid an increasingly larger share of the costs of a Rutgers education. Even prior to the current financial crisis, New Jersey is one of only four states in the nation to see a reduction in state appropriations for colleges and universities. Now more than ever, your support is crucial. Please read on for The Case for Rutgers School of Law–Newark and see how you can give back to the law school.

We thank our alumni and friends for their generous support. Check out the Honor Roll of Donors to see contributors’ names for the 2007-08 fiscal year.

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The Rutgers University Foundation is the fundraising arm of the university. The Rutgers University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Gifts made through the foundation are deductible for federal income, gift, and estate tax purposes. Like other public and private institutions, 5% to 10% of all gifts, depending upon the size of the gift, is used to fund further advancement efforts on behalf of Rutgers.